Spanish Rice

Instructions

1. Add canola oil to coat the bottom of a pot
2. Add rice and saute till toasted...rice becomes milky looking....opaque
3. Add 2 cloves of garlic and chopped onion (3/4 cup chopped onion)
4. Helen often adds chopped carrots and peas.
5. Add 2 small cans tomato sauce (7 oz) and water to make 4 cups liquid.
6. Add 2 cloves on top.
7. Bring to boil, stir and put on low to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
8. Mary Ann's variation: add 14 oz Pace mild picante sauce instead of the tomato sauce.
9. And water to make 4 cups total liquid.
10. The pieces of chile and peppers in the picante makes it yummy!